Welcome to the Children’s Room

We invite you to visit us and to participate in our upcoming events and programs

We have an active year-round schedule of programs for little ones and their adults. Check the children’s event calendar for the latest information on daily events.

Children’s Library of Things (LOT)

Why buy when you can borrow?

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items. Click here to see our whole Children’s LOT collection, below are highlights from our ever-growing collection.

  • Coding Robot

    Coding Robots:

    Sphero, Dash, Bee-Bot, Dot Creativity Kit, Code and Go Mouse, and Botley.

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  • Speak and Spell

    Speak and Spell

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  • Clixo Magnetic Set

    Clixo Magnetic Set

    42 pieces in 8 different shapes; Recommended for ages 4+; A multi-sensory safe magnet toys.

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  • Lite-Brite Touch

    Lite-Brite Touch

    Lite-Brite Reimagined: This Lite-Brite features button instead of pegs. Press the 100 light-up buttons to swap through seven colors as you create art or play games. Batteries included.

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  • Xylophone

    Xylophone

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  • Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

    Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

    Nintendo Switch Game System not included. Rated E for everyone.

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  • Band in a Box: Percussion Instruments

    Band in a Box: Percussion Instruments

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  • Osmo Genius Kit

    Osmo Genius Kit

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  • Makey Makey Kit

    Makey Makey Kit

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  • Toniebox Audio Player

    Toniebox Audio Player

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  • Tonies Audio Play Character

    Tonies Audio Play Character

    Tonies Paw Patrol Marhsall

    Tonies Paw Patrol Skye

    Tonies Dragons Love Tacos

    Tonies Winnie The Pooh

    Tonies Spidey

    Tonies Frozen Elsa E

    Tonies The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Tonies Daniel Tiger

    Tonies Encanto Mirabel

    Tonies Make Way For Ducklings

    Tonies Spooky Tales

    Tonies Trolls Poppy

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  • Magna-Tiles Toy

    Magna-Tiles Toy

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  • KEVA Planks: Structures

    KEVA Planks: Structures

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Library of Things - Quick Facts

  • LOT items are available to any OCLN cardholder with a valid library card in good standing.

  • All LOT items are eligible to be placed on hold but must be picked up at Norwell Public Library; LOT items cannot be sent through OCLN’s interlibrary delivery service.

  • LOT items can be checked out for 14 days and can be renewed 1 time if there are no holds on the item, with the exception of:

    • Mobile Hotspots: these can be checked out for 7 days and cannot be renewed.

    • Puzzles from the adult collection: these can be checked out for 28 days and cannot be renewed.

  • The overdue fee on LOT items is $1 per day, with a cap of $10, with the exception of:

    • Puzzles and board games from both the adult and children’s collections do not accrue any overdue fines.

  • LOT items must be returned to the library’s main circulation desk. These items cannot be returned in the library’s book drop and cannot be sent through OCLN’s interlibrary delivery service. 

  • All LOT items must be returned in the condition in which they were checked out. Patrons may be charged for damage or loss.

Have you visited us at the new building yet? We would love to have you come in to browse and explore. We love hosting events and programs for children of all ages and you can learn more on our event calendar.

Attention letterboxers!

Can you find the stamp hidden in the Children’s Room?

If you have any questions, please contact the librarian | 781-659-2015 X115

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